Tel: 01542 834434 | Email:   info@morayreachout.org.uk

Who Are Moray Reach Out?

Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride. They participate in meaningful work opportunities, creating products and providing services, supported by our devoted staff and volunteers.

We provide a safe space for individuals to grow and achieve.

They enjoy the social interaction and giving back to the community.

Help us to change mindsets, see what they can do and how much they bring to society.

Support us by shopping with us, volunteering or donating/fundraising.

Autumn Newsletter 2026

Autumn 2026 Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride MRO News! As we welcome the Autumn months, we’re reflecting on what has been an incredibly busy, exciting, and event-packed Summer at Moray Reach Out! From...

Healthier Lives – Edition 2

Online Safety Welcome to the latest edition of the Healthier Lives Newsletter from Moray Reach Out! Today we're focusing on Online Safety - helping you stay safe, confident, and informed when using the internet. The online world helps us keep in touch with family and...

Police Scotland Visits MRO

Meet The Team We were delighted to welcome officers from the Police Scotland North East Preventions Team to both of our Moray Reach Out sites for a special 'Meet the Team' experience. The sessions were designed to be fun, informal and educational, giving our trainees...

Summer Newsletter 2026

Summer 2026 Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride MRO News! As we move into the summer months and reach the halfway point of 2026, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come already this year...

Healthier Lives Newsletter

Edition 1 Welcome to the very first Healthier Lives Newsletter from Moray Reach Out! We’re delighted to launch this new project and begin sharing information, resources, and opportunities to support health and wellbeing across our community. To mark Mental Health...

MRO Staff Training Day 2026

Yesterday, staff from across Moray Reach Out came together for a fantastic Training Day focused on collaboration, shared learning, and celebrating the incredible work taking place throughout the organisation. Following a welcome by Shona, our General & Business...

Spring Newsletter 2026

Spring 2026 Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride 🌸Hello, Spring!🌸 As the days grow brighter and the first signs of Spring begin to appear, there’s a wonderful sense of renewal here at Moray...

Supporting New Beginnings

David’s Journey with Moray Reach Out At Moray Reach Out, we believe everyone deserves the chance to feel valued, build confidence, and form meaningful connections through purposeful activity. When David moved to Moray, a transition that can be a big adjustment, we...

Recycling Right in Moray: Simple Steps, Real Impact

Moray Recycling Education Series - Full 12-Day Blog This blog brings together all 12 days of our Moray Recycling Education Series that were originally shared on social media into one convenient guide. Here, you can find all the tips, local information, and practical...

MRO Christmas Jackpot Raffle

It’s coming up to that magical time of year again, and Moray Reach Out is spreading some extra festive cheer with our Christmas Jackpot Raffle. We’re giving you the chance to win £500 cash, along with a range of other fantastic prizes, just in time for Christmas....

MRO Journey – Join the Circle of Giving

In 2026, Moray Reach Out (MRO) is proud to celebrate 25 years as a Scottish charity, supporting adults with disabilities to gain a real sense of purpose, pride, and belonging within their community.

To mark this milestone, we have launched our year-long campaign, The MRO Journey: Join the Circle of Giving, with a goal of raising £25,000 to help secure and grow our services for the future.

Alongside this, we have developed an exciting programme of events and activities, offering opportunities for individuals, communities, and businesses to get involved.

MRO Projects

MRO Yarns & Crafts

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MRO Woodwork

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MRO Embroidery

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MRO Recycling

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MRO Thrift Shop

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MRO Art Yarn

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How You Can Help

Get Involved

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Become a Volunteer

We’re looking for team players who share our vision of empowering lives in our ever-evolving and growing organisation

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Make a Donation

We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful for any support you can provide. Whether it’s unused items, legacy giving, or a generous cash donation, every contribution plays a vital role

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FUNDRAISING

Share your fundraising ideas with us and together, we can transform your passion into powerful support for Moray Reach Out’s life-changing initiatives

Crafted with Care, Made with Purpose

At Moray Reach Out, every product we create is made with care, passion, and a true sense of purpose. From the initial idea to the final touches, our dedicated trainees, staff, and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

Our talented woodwork team give new life to reclaimed materials; we not only create beautiful handcrafted items but also promote sustainability.

We are also proud of our Art Yarn, crafted from start to finish using traditional techniques. From shearing the wool to teasing and spinning, every step is carried out with skill and dedication. Using fleece from local farmers, we create high-quality yarn that is truly special.

Every purchase supports our mission, empowering adults with learning disabilities through meaningful work and skill development. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Contact Us

Business Hours

Buckie

Yarns & Crafts, Thrift Shop and Art Yarn
Mon – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM

Recycling and Upcycling
Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Elgin

Recycling
Mon – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM

Embroidery
Tues – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM

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Give your garden a little extra love this Autumn! 🍂Just look at these fantastic bird feeders designed and made by our talented MRO woodwork team! 😍Even better? The seed bottles are made from upcycled juice bottles, giving them a new lease of life while helping our feathered friends! ♻️✨ Available in 4 different colours🌱 Perfect for supporting local wildlife as the colder months approach💚 Handmade with care by our amazing teamThey're selling quickly, so don't wait too long! Pop into our shop to see the designs and pick up a feeder for your garden 🐦If we've sold out when you visit, you can still place an order in store and arrange to collect your very own bird feeder at a later date 😊Every purchase helps support Moray Reach Out and the fantastic work we do in our community ♻️📍 Pop into 23 East Church Street, Buckie, shop local and help our feathered friends this Autumn!#woodwork #shoplocal #upcycling #handmade #supportlocal ...
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📢 We're Hiring! 📢Moray Reach Out is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team at MRO Thrift Shop and MRO Art Yarn / MRO Yarns & Crafts.✨ Part-Time, Full-Time & Relief Staff Opportunities AvailableWe're looking for people with:✔️ Retail experience and/or✔️ Experience supporting adults with disabilities, including learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and disadvantaged groups.If you're passionate about making a positive difference while supporting our social enterprises, we'd love to hear from you.📅 Closing Date: 26 October 2026📧 To request an application pack, contact: info@morayreachout.org.ukPlease share with anyone who may be interested!#jobopportunity #socialenterprise #Supportwork #morayjobs #JoinOurTeam ...
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Handmade products are now available! 🧶Our talented staff, volunteers and trainees have been busy creating a beautiful range of wool products, perfect for gifts or a little treat for yourself.Choose from:✨ Bookmarks✨ Mug Rugs✨ Plant Pot Mats✨ Hand WarmersEach item is lovingly handcrafted and every purchase supports the opportunities we provide for adults with disabilities through Moray Reach Out.Shop online or visit our Buckie Shop to browse the collection:morayreachout.org.uk/wool-products/#handmade #shoplocal #morayreachout #socialenterprise #SupportInclusion ...
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Autumn Recycling Fact: 🍂Did you know that recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a television for around 3 hours? That's plenty of time to watch your favourite film while enjoying a hot chocolate! ☕Autumn Challenge: As the leaves fall this season, see how many cans, bottles and cardboard boxes you can recycle. Every item helps save energy and keeps valuable materials in use instead of going to waste.And while you're doing your bit, our team in Elgin will be working hard behind the scenes to sort and process all your recycling efforts. Together, we're helping to make a real difference for our environment! ♻️#recycling #morayreachout #community #supportlocal ...
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Autumn Trainee BBQ! 🍔What a fantastic evening we had at our Trainee BBQ last Friday! 🎉It was brilliant to bring everyone together for an evening of good food, great company and plenty of laughs. ❤️ It was also lovely to put our beautiful MRO Garden to good use and enjoy the space together - it was the perfect setting for an Autumn BBQ!A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the evening so special, and to everyone who helped with organising, cooking, serving and getting everything ready. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌And, of course, we have to mention the weather! It played ball for almost the entire evening, right up until the final 30 minutes! 😂 We were definitely feeling very lucky to have managed such a lovely evening outdoors.Thank you once again to everyone who joined us and helped make our Trainee BBQ one to remember. 💚#MorayReachOut #TraineeBBQ #MROGarden #GoodTimes #Community ...
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🎉 WE’VE MADE IT AROUND THE WORLD! 🎉We’ve done it! Together, we have reached 25,000 miles and officially completed one full journey around the world! 🌎🙌What started as a challenge to get moving, have fun and make a difference has taken us all the way around the globe - one mile at a time. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️A HUGE thank you to everyone who has:💛 Taken part in the challenge💛 Logged their miles💛 Sponsored a participant💛 Donated to our campaign💛 Shared the challenge and encouraged others to get involvedEvery single mile and every donation has helped make a difference as part of our 25th Anniversary Campaign - The MRO Journey: Circle of Giving. 💛Your support helps us continue providing opportunities, support and meaningful activities for our trainees, helping them build confidence, develop skills and achieve their goals.But… we’re not stopping here! 👀Now that we’ve made it around the world, can we do it again?Let’s start another loop and see just how far we can go together! 🔄If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time to get involved. Whether you want to move more, take on a personal challenge, raise money, or simply be part of something bigger - we’d love to have you with us.👉 Join the challenge:morayreachout.org.uk/register/And if taking part isn’t for you, you can still help by sharing the challenge, encouraging someone to join, or making a donation.25,000+ miles down… let’s see how many more we can do! 🌍💛#AroundTheWorldForMRO #CircleOfGiving #MorayReachOut #EveryMileMatters ...
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